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DataTraveler Max USB-C 1 TB (DTMAX/1TB)

A model- and capacity-specific record for the removable USB flash-drive device, not a general promise for every revision sold under the same family name. Verify the complete SKU and capacity on the label.

Original local schematic of DataTraveler Max USB-C 1 TB (DTMAX/1TB); not a product photograph
ORIGINAL LOCAL SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE

PRODUCT: Kingston DataTraveler Max USB-C 1 TB (DTMAX/1TB). A physical USB connector fit does not prove that a host supports the drive's capacity, filesystem, power needs, or advertised bus mode.

Model, interface and compatibility

Manufacturer model / SKUKingston DataTraveler Max USB-C 1 TB (DTMAX/1TB)
Nominal capacity1 TB; formatted usable space is lower and varies by filesystem and host.
USB generation / connectorUSB 3.2 Gen 2; USB Type-C.
Host compatibilityKingston lists Windows 11/10/8.1, macOS 10.14 or later, Linux 2.6 or later, and Chrome OS for the family; requires a USB Type-C port. USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 hosts at the host-supported rate.
Dimensions82.17 × 22.00 × 9.02 mm; dimensions are manufacturer-stated for the named model/family.
Manufacturer speed claimUp to 1,000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write (manufacturer maximum claims; host, workload, and capacity can affect results).
EncryptionNo hardware encryption feature is specified in the cited DataTraveler Max documentation; do not assume password protection or secure erase.

Wear, encryption and preservation caveats

Flash memory wears with writes, and controller, NAND, firmware, age, temperature, and storage conditions affect retention and failure risk. No shelf-life or archival-life guarantee is inferred from this product record. The manufacturer documentation cited here does not establish a guaranteed service life or archival retention period.

  • No hardware encryption feature is specified in the cited DataTraveler Max documentation; do not assume password protection or secure erase. Do not treat an unencrypted USB stick as a secure transport or a sole copy of important data.
  • Write endurance, wear-leveling behavior, and power-loss recovery are not quantified here unless explicitly stated by the manufacturer for this exact SKU; do not infer them from a speed or warranty claim.
  • Use safe removal where required by the host's write cache, keep the device dry and protected from impact, and do not remove it during activity.
  • For preservation, keep at least two independent additional copies, record checksums, periodically read/verify the data, and migrate it to supported media. Flash storage is not a substitute for a preservation plan.

Manufacturer sources

  1. Kingston — DataTraveler Max product detailsManufacturer source for the identified product family/SKU; capacity and revision markings should be matched to the physical unit.
  2. Kingston — DataTraveler Max technical support and downloadsManufacturer source for the identified product family/SKU; capacity and revision markings should be matched to the physical unit.
  3. Kingston — DataTraveler Max datasheetManufacturer source for the identified product family/SKU; capacity and revision markings should be matched to the physical unit.

Any stated maximum speed is a manufacturer claim, not a guaranteed sustained rate; real results depend on the complete host path, file sizes, filesystem, and device revision.